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Now that the Primaries are over...

WE ARE BACK!!!!!

Representative Jackie Dingfelder,

Democratic Party nominee for State Senate

will join our next Faith Caucus meeting on July 14th.

Now that the Primary is over, it’s time to regroup and plan for our next action.

I’m calling a meeting for July 14 at 6:30 pm. At this meeting, we’ll be focusing on environmental issues and stewardship, especially water quality and access to water. Representative Jackie Dingfelder, Democratic nominee for State Senate has agreed to join us.

I’d also like us to consider amending our Mission Statement to include language regarding our commitment to the First Amendment and the equality under the law of all faiths, including those who choose not to worship.

I want to thank all of our members for their help and participation in building this caucus and bringing the faith voice into the Democratic Party. In particular, I would like to thank the following:

Sue Hagmeier Donna Munroe Meredith Wood Smith

Pete Munroe Karen Mitzner Rob Brading

Milt Markewitz Barney Gorter Lew Frederick

K.C. Hanson Susan Silodor Laura Calvo

Looking forward to seeing you on July 14th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the DPO office, 232 N.E 9th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97232

Enrique M. Arias

Chair Faith Caucus DPO

Faith Caucus Mission Statement

The mission of the Faith Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon is to demonstrate and act upon our strong moral and ethical values of the common good, economic and social justice, equality, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, fairness, stewardship, peace and hope. Within this framework we welcome all Democrats of faith, work to elect Democratic candidates, build and sustain relationships in all communities of faith, and influence the Democratic Party platform, candidates, elected officials, and public policy.

Our Faith In Action for 2007 included:

The Faith Caucus has about 300 actively responding email members. An average of 20 members attend meetings, which have been held monthly. We have added about 50 members in the past year.

Our principal activities have been:

Planning for and participating in the DPO Platform process. We participated throughout the process, providing advice and assistance in platform language throughout.

Caucus Chair Enrique Arias testified in Salem regarding the payday loan legislation, and was quoted in the Statesman Journal.

Caucus Chair Enrique Arias worked with Susan Silodor of Healthy Kids Oregon, along with seven religious denominations, to stage a news conference in support of Measure 50. Faith Caucus members also participated in a volunteer canvass for Measure 50.

The Faith Caucus has designed its web page for use as a resource for caucus members looking for ways to put their faith in action.

Our next action as a Faith Caucus is to work with the DPO to create a protocol for Listening Meetings to be held in communities of faith and Democratic Party members.

Chair Enrique Arias was interviewed for the Catholic Sentinel regarding the Faith Caucus and our commitment to social and economic justice, peace, and environmental stewardship.

Submitted by Enrique Arias

Faith Caucus Chair

Contact Information:
Enrique Arias, Chair
232 NE 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
faith_caucus@dpo.org

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Search Subscribe Subscribe to our RSS feed	Home » COMMUNITIES Faith in Action Get More Involved Click here to to join the group or to just sign up for informational emails from us. Now that the Primaries are over... WE ARE BACK!!!!! Representative Jackie Dingfelder, Democratic Party nominee for State Senate will join our next Faith Caucus meeting on July 14th. Now that the Primary is over, it’s time to regroup and plan for our next action. I’m calling a meeting for July 14 at 6:30 pm. At this meeting, we’ll be focusing on environmental issues and stewardship, especially water quality and access to water. Representative Jackie Dingfelder, Democratic nominee for State Senate has agreed to join us. I’d also like us to consider amending our Mission Statement to include language regarding our commitment to the First Amendment and the equality under the law of all faiths, including those who choose not to worship. I want to thank all of our members for their help and participation in building this caucus and bringing the faith voice into the Democratic Party. In particular, I would like to thank the following: Sue Hagmeier Donna Munroe Meredith Wood Smith Pete Munroe Karen Mitzner Rob Brading Milt Markewitz Barney Gorter Lew Frederick K.C. Hanson Susan Silodor Laura Calvo Looking forward to seeing you on July 14th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the DPO office, 232 N.E 9th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97232 Enrique M. Arias Chair Faith Caucus DPO Faith Caucus Mission Statement The mission of the Faith Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon is to demonstrate and act upon our strong moral and ethical values of the common good, economic and social justice, equality, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, fairness, stewardship, peace and hope. Within this framework we welcome all Democrats of faith, work to elect Democratic candidates, build and sustain relationships in all communities of faith, and influence the Democratic Party platform, candidates, elected officials, and public policy. Our Faith In Action for 2007 included: The Faith Caucus has about 300 actively responding email members. An average of 20 members attend meetings, which have been held monthly. We have added about 50 members in the past year. Our principal activities have been: Planning for and participating in the DPO Platform process. We participated throughout the process, providing advice and assistance in platform language throughout. Caucus Chair Enrique Arias testified in Salem regarding the payday loan legislation, and was quoted in the Statesman Journal. Caucus Chair Enrique Arias worked with Susan Silodor of Healthy Kids Oregon, along with seven religious denominations, to stage a news conference in support of Measure 50. Faith Caucus members also participated in a volunteer canvass for Measure 50. The Faith Caucus has designed its web page for use as a resource for caucus members looking for ways to put their faith in action. Our next action as a Faith Caucus is to work with the DPO to create a protocol for Listening Meetings to be held in communities of faith and Democratic Party members. Chair Enrique Arias was interviewed for the Catholic Sentinel regarding the Faith Caucus and our commitment to social and economic justice, peace, and environmental stewardship. Submitted by Enrique Arias Faith Caucus Chair Contact Information: Enrique Arias, Chair 232 NE 9th Avenue Portland, OR 97232 faith_caucus@dpo.org